stakeholder
noun
stake·hold·er ˈstāk-ˌhōl-dər 
1
: a person entrusted with the stakes of bettors
2
: one that has a stake in an enterprise
3
: one who is involved in or affected by a course of action
stakeholding
ˈstāk-ˌhōl-diŋ
noun 
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Leading institutions like The Business Roundtable and the World Economic Forum have worked to re-brand shareholder capitalism as stakeholder capitalism, adding responsibilities to workers, the environment, and society. 
Charles Conn, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2022 Henry follows fellow Alabama All-American and Heisman Trophy winner Mark Ingram as a stakeholder in an MLS team. Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al, 26 Apr. 2022 Meanwhile, China is also trying to preserve its reputation as a responsible stakeholder and protect its economic, trading and political ties to Europe. Joseph Torigian, The Conversation, 10 Mar. 2022 As a key stakeholder, UNICEF has a long history of working with partners to prevent and treat NTDs like river blindness. Sarah Ferguson, Forbes, 30 Jan. 2022 But even at our best, there’s something different about a reporter who is authentically connected to his or her community, as a stakeholder and also a journalist. Lauren Gustus, The Salt Lake Tribune, 14 July 2021 This model basically operationalizes the technology a company is building to improve the stakeholder experience and drive revenue growth. Sanjib Sahoo, Forbes, 25 Aug. 2022 To be successful, leaders must constantly align multiple stakeholder perspectives around transformational objectives as the project moves forward. Jane Gilson, Forbes, 25 Aug. 2022 Public meetings, stakeholder group interviews and virtual forums are expected to begin in spring 2023. Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Aug. 2022 See More
Charles Conn, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2022 Henry follows fellow Alabama All-American and Heisman Trophy winner Mark Ingram as a stakeholder in an MLS team. Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al, 26 Apr. 2022 Meanwhile, China is also trying to preserve its reputation as a responsible stakeholder and protect its economic, trading and political ties to Europe. Joseph Torigian, The Conversation, 10 Mar. 2022 As a key stakeholder, UNICEF has a long history of working with partners to prevent and treat NTDs like river blindness. Sarah Ferguson, Forbes, 30 Jan. 2022 But even at our best, there’s something different about a reporter who is authentically connected to his or her community, as a stakeholder and also a journalist. Lauren Gustus, The Salt Lake Tribune, 14 July 2021 This model basically operationalizes the technology a company is building to improve the stakeholder experience and drive revenue growth. Sanjib Sahoo, Forbes, 25 Aug. 2022 To be successful, leaders must constantly align multiple stakeholder perspectives around transformational objectives as the project moves forward. Jane Gilson, Forbes, 25 Aug. 2022 Public meetings, stakeholder group interviews and virtual forums are expected to begin in spring 2023. Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1708, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Legal Definition
stakeholder
noun
stake·hold·er ˈstāk-ˌhōl-dər
1
: a person holding property or owing an obligation that is claimed by two or more adverse claimants and who has no claim to or interest in the property or obligation
2
: a person having an interest or share in a commercial undertaking